Lead Plant Maintenance Mechanic - Ready-Mix Concrete Plant

Heidelberg Materials; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $31

401(k) with company match

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Health, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA and FSA

Life Insurance

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to lead maintenance across multiple ready-mix plant locations, diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues to keep operations safe and reliable.

You will coordinate preventive maintenance, prioritize repairs to minimize downtime, and collaborate with plant teams to drive equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and repairing industrial plant equipment and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Ability to lead maintenance activities, coordinate priorities, and support teams across locations.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and preventative maintenance best practices.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities across multiple ready mix plant locations to ensure safe, reliable operations.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues on plant equipment and systems.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules and prioritize repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform maintenance and repair work on ready mix concrete trucks as needed.
• Partner with plant and operations teams to drive equipment reliability, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting & repair

Maintenance leadership

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Safety & quality

Communication & organization

Job description

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead maintenance activities across multiple ready mix plant locations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues on plant equipment and systems.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules and prioritize repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform maintenance and repair work on ready mix concrete trucks as needed.
• Partner with plant and operations teams to drive equipment reliability, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and repairing industrial plant equipment and heavy‑duty vehicles.
• Ability to lead maintenance activities, coordinate work priorities, and support team performance across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and preventative maintenance best practices.
• Effective communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post‑offer pre‑employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and maintain a valid driver's license.

Work Environment

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $31.00 per hour
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.